Storms and floods - Worcester, Kempsey, Callow End and Upton braced for floods

STORMS and floods are set to hit as more wet and windy weather is expected to wreak havoc across Worcestershire this weekend.

An area of low pressure is expected to bring more rain and very strong winds tomorrow, causing flooding on the rivers Severn, Avon and Teme. The rain, falling on already saturated ground, swept in from the Atlantic tonight and will continue into tomorrow, accompanied by severe gales.

The Met Office has issued several Severe Weather Warnings for the next few days due to the possibility of flooding and damaging winds.

The Environment Agency has issued 30 flood warnings across the region which cover large sections of the county including the river Severn in the north and south of the Worcester, at Kempsey, Callow End, Bransford, Severn Stoke at Waterside and Hanley Road in Upton.

The river at Pitchcroft, Worcester was 4.7 metres at noon today with a peak of between 5 metres and 5.4 metres expected on Sunday with levels remaining high because more rainfall is forecast.

At Upton the gauge was 5.06 metres at noon today with a peak of between 5.2 metres and 5.4 metres expected on Monday. Minor roads at Bransford Bridge, the A4103 at Bransford Bridge and the A449 at Powick could flood, the EA has warned.

Meanwhile, Worcestershire County Council prepared for the deluge by clearing drains and gullies and working with the Environment Agency co-ordinating road closures.

A Worcestershire County Council spokesman urged motorists to take care and keep updated on flood alerts and weather warnings, to use caution when out and about and to check on any vulnerable neighbours they think may need help. Risks are also expected from surface water flooding and the county council warned people not to drive into flood water.

WMAS assistant chief ambulance officer, Craig Cooke, said: “Not heeding the many safety warnings puts lives at risk, including ambulance staff and other emergency service personnel called to provide a service in these most challenging of conditions.”

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Storms and floods - Worcester, Kempsey, Callow End and Upton braced for floods

Allan Whitehead says...1:38pm Sat 8 Feb 14

Had these warning been issued from any other country other than the UK appeals for financial help would have been shown on every TV channel at least 3 times a day. Our government would have found millions of pounds sterling to aid these disasters in countries that have done nothing to help themselves in preventing their recurring climate change disasters. Let us hope Prime Minister Cameron and his Mate Nick Clegg, find it in their hearts to visit places such as Kempsey, Callow End, Bransford, Severn Stoke at Waterside and Hanley Road in Upton. PS. They could also visit “Blue Bell Inn” at Callow End that is an excellent watering Hole.

Had these warning been issued from any other country other than the UK appeals for financial help would have been shown on every TV channel at least 3 times a day. Our government would have found millions of pounds sterling to aid these disasters in countries that have done nothing to help themselves in preventing their recurring climate change disasters.
Let us hope Prime Minister Cameron and his Mate Nick Clegg, find it in their hearts to visit places such as Kempsey, Callow End, Bransford, Severn Stoke at Waterside and Hanley Road in Upton.
PS. They could also visit “Blue Bell Inn” at Callow End that is an excellent watering Hole.Allan Whitehead

Had these warning been issued from any other country other than the UK appeals for financial help would have been shown on every TV channel at least 3 times a day. Our government would have found millions of pounds sterling to aid these disasters in countries that have done nothing to help themselves in preventing their recurring climate change disasters. Let us hope Prime Minister Cameron and his Mate Nick Clegg, find it in their hearts to visit places such as Kempsey, Callow End, Bransford, Severn Stoke at Waterside and Hanley Road in Upton. PS. They could also visit “Blue Bell Inn” at Callow End that is an excellent watering Hole.

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